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| Castle Mountain | |
|---|---|
  Castle Mountain | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 1,266 ft (386 m)[1] |
| Coordinates | 39°23′37″N78°25′07″W / 39.39361°N 78.41861°W /39.39361; -78.41861[1] |
| Geography | |
| Location | Hampshire County, West Virginia,U.S. |
| Parent range | Ridge-and-Valley Appalachians |
| Topo map | USGS Largent |
| Climbing | |
| Easiest route | Hike |
Castle Mountain is a forested mountain ridge that lies along theCacapon River south of itsconfluence with theNorth River atForks of Cacapon inHampshire County,West Virginia, United States. The mountain is named for theCaudy's Castle (also known asCastle Rock) rock outcrop pillar that lies on its southern end overlooking the Cacapon River. Castle Run, which runs along its western flank into the North River, also takes its name from the outcrop. The ridge runs from southwest to northeast and can be viewed from the Bloomery Pike (West Virginia Route 127).
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